Terrorism in Pakistan
Though no group has claimed responsibility, security officials and experts believe that the Islamic State's local affiliates are behind the latest attack in Mastung.
Updated 03 Oct, 2023 11:55am
Says apex committee meetings being held to tackle terrorism; calls Nawaz's return to Pakistan "encouraging".
Updated 02 Oct, 2023 08:19pm
This was the second strike by the TTP’s Tipu Group, repulsed by the Punjab police, in Mianwali this year.
Published 02 Oct, 2023 07:15am
Says masterminds behind Mastung carnage and similar attacks will be targeted and eliminated.
Updated 01 Oct, 2023 11:13pm
"We remain resolute in our fight against terrorism and such acts won't deter our pursuit of peace and justice," says IG Usman Anwar.
Updated 01 Oct, 2023 03:28pm
Interior minister alleges RAW involved in recent attacks; CTD registers FIR of Mastung blast.
Updated 30 Sep, 2023 11:39pm
Peshawar corps commander commends police officers for averting "major destruction", calls the incident regrettable.
Updated 29 Sep, 2023 07:17pm
Police officer among dead; ISPR says 4 soldiers martyred in operation to thwart TTP infiltration attempts from Afghanistan into Zhob.
Updated 29 Sep, 2023 09:53pm
Police also recover arms and ammunition from a car found parked in the parking plaza in Circular Road area.
Published 28 Sep, 2023 06:58am
A militant injured during exchange of fire with security forces, ISPR says.
Published 20 Sep, 2023 05:38pm
Spokesperson advises diplomats to ponder how their activities are seen by the public at large; says Afghan transit trade deal "being misused".
Updated 30 Oct, 2023 01:02pm
Tom West says Pakistan "helping" US achieve its goals in Afghanistan.
Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:59am
"Planted bomb" apparently targeted Hafiz Hamdullah; initial investigation suggests device was remote-controlled; ANP announces strike in Quetta.
Updated 15 Sep, 2023 08:09am
Motorcyclists hurl grenade at patrolling police vehicle in Sariab Road area; similar attack takes place in the Hazar Ganji area.
Updated 13 Sep, 2023 10:05am
9 others, including 3 civilians, sustain injuries; IED attack claimed by banned TTP.
Updated 12 Sep, 2023 08:01am
ISPR says 3 civilians among injured; police say further investigation under way.
Updated 11 Sep, 2023 07:55pm
The state needs to beef up security in Chitral as the banned TTP and sectarian militants thrive on targeting minority communities.
Updated 11 Sep, 2023 08:59am
Information minister says TTP using Afghanistan as launching pad; says crackdown on hoarders underway; 59 detained over Hundi/Hawala links.
Updated 11 Sep, 2023 09:54am
Many of these fighters became disillusioned due to shifts in the state’s policies on jihad.
Updated 10 Sep, 2023 10:40am
Foreign Office voices apprehension about "large amount of weaponry" available in Afghanistan, says situation needs "international attention".
Published 08 Sep, 2023 09:18pm
All the state’s efforts need to be concentrated on preventing this outfit from making further inroads into the country.
Updated 08 Sep, 2023 02:13pm
Army media wing says “large group of terrorists equipped with latest weapons” attacked two military posts close to Afghanistan border, 12 were killed.
Updated 09 Sep, 2023 10:35pm
Officials said that some unknown assailants barged into the house of a Levies official in the Johan area of Mangochar town of Kalat district and opened fire.
Published 04 Sep, 2023 07:02am
Interim premier says any decision by superior judiciary on election time frame "will be binding on us".
Updated 04 Sep, 2023 12:12am
Two intelligence-based operations conducted in Quetta and Washuk districts.
Updated 03 Sep, 2023 08:34am
Data released by think tank shows 99 terror strikes across country claimed 112 lives; no attacks reported in Punjab.
Updated 03 Sep, 2023 07:29am
On Arshad Sharif's killing, FO spokesperson says PM to raise “all aspects of concern to Pakistan" during Kenya visit.
Updated 02 Sep, 2023 08:13am
Says army will continue to "fight the menace of terrorism till the end"; soldier martyred, terrorist slain in fire exchange in Khyber district.
Published 01 Sep, 2023 11:06pm
Military's media affairs wing says "such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve", vows to eliminate menace of terrorism.
Updated 31 Aug, 2023 11:00pm
Pakistan has been raising concerns about use of Afghan soil by militants to carry out cross-border attacks.
Updated 31 Aug, 2023 12:00am
